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to work out the details of (something) in advance
the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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Recent Examples of choreographing
Ranging from ages 16 to 20, their name is an acronym for Color Outside the Lines, a phrase that doubles as a creative manifesto; the group are actively involved in writing, producing and in James’ case, choreographing their own music.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Djokovic is hoping to inspire next week at Wimbledon too, saying his daughter is already choreographing his celebratory dance moves.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Risk-off investing is in, and the houses have been choreographing their sales accordingly.
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George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Sarah O'Gleby is choreographing the number, while Tim Murray and Isaac Josephthal are serving as creative consultants.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The original Broadway production opened in June 1975 at the 46th Street Theatre in New York and ran for 936 performances before closing in August 1977, with Fosse forming his legacy by directing and choreographing the original production.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Rodriguez Castro frequently appears in photos whispering in his ear and, lately, choreographing every movement of his frail-looking grandfather during his scarce public appearances.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Saunders has built a successful career from dancing, choreographing and teaching in his post-UMKC days.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Djokovic is hoping to inspire next week at Wimbledon too, saying his daughter is already choreographing his celebratory dance moves.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Risk-off investing is in, and the houses have been choreographing their sales accordingly.
—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Sarah O'Gleby is choreographing the number, while Tim Murray and Isaac Josephthal are serving as creative consultants.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The original Broadway production opened in June 1975 at the 46th Street Theatre in New York and ran for 936 performances before closing in August 1977, with Fosse forming his legacy by directing and choreographing the original production.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Rodriguez Castro frequently appears in photos whispering in his ear and, lately, choreographing every movement of his frail-looking grandfather during his scarce public appearances.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Saunders has built a successful career from dancing, choreographing and teaching in his post-UMKC days.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choreographing
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Now, supporters are planning to speak out at an Alameda School Board meeting, hoping to reverse the decision or at least get answers.
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Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.
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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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That character logic is important to the production designer because Healy isn’t just designing to evoke an emotion in the viewer, but also in the actor playing the role.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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Believe it or not, some people have made the mistake of throwing away old family photos for the sake of organizing only to wind up regretting it!
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Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
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Groff, who worked for Epstein for nearly two decades, was a central point-person in arranging the bookings with Amex, documents released by the Justice Department earlier this year indicated.
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The libraries that spent two years arguing that AI companies could not take their work without paying are now arranging to be paid for appearing inside the products built on top of them.
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Registration filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office earlier this year suggests the all-day café is also plotting a location in the Eastover/Myers Park area.
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Five men were charged on June 16 for allegedly plotting to kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House on June 14, the Department of Justice said.
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